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A Vibrant Platform At The Service Of Cluster Organisations

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is an action of the Cluster Internationalisation Programme for SMEs funded under COSME launched by DG GROW of the European Commission in 2016.
The ECCP provides networking and information support for clusters and their members aiming to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through trans-national and international cooperation.

About Cluster Organisations

This is the stage on which cluster organisations present themselves - their structures, services, experiences and above all, their interest in cooperation with peers. We invite you to explore this diverse cluster community, identify your potential cooperation partner and show the world what you are good at - by profiling your organisation !

What is ESCP-S3 ?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships for smart specialisation investments (ESCP-S3) are transnational cluster partnerships that support cluster cooperation in thematic areas related to regional smart specialisation strategies and to increase the involvement of the industry in the context of the Smart Specialisation Platform for Industrial Modernisation.

What is ESCP-4i?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships – Going International (ESCPs-4i) are transnational cluster partnerships that develop and implement a joint internationalination strategy and support SME internationalisation towards third countries beyond Europe.

What are ESCPs ?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships have been launched by the European Commission as effective means of supporting cross-border collaboration for the benefit of SMEs with the ultimate goal of boosting economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.

About matchmaking events

ECCP organises inter-European matchmaking events, as well as opportunities for you to meet your peers from other countries – either in EU or abroad. Find also additional international matchmaking opportunities promoted here.

About European Cluster Initiatives

As an information hub, ECCP collects and structures a wide variety of information relevant for cluster organisations from various European programmes and initiatives like the ones below.
These are supporting in different ways the interaction between clusters and for driving the competitiveness of European businesses. We offer you here the unique opportunity to find out more about the most relevant cluster-related projects and what you can learn from them. Or, why not, cooperate with them!

The Basque Steel Cluster is a non profit organization originates from SIDEREX (Spanish Association of Steelworks Exporters) with the mission of improving the competitiveness of the Basque steel sector companies through cooperation and taking advantage of synergies not only in Foreign Trade but in other key areas such as technological and non-technological innovation as well.

Do you have a formalised strategy?:

Yes

Do you have a specific strategy focus that addresses internationalisation ?:

In order to improve the competitiveness through cooperation, the Cluster´s main activities are organized around the following services:

- SUPPORT FOREIGN TRADE: organization and coordination of foreign trade delegations, participation at main international trade fairs and conferences, identify and follow up collaboration projects, enhance the collaboration between companies already introduced in some specific countries and identify the necessities and interests of cluster members in the international market area.

Siderex is currently made up 48 Basque companies, ranging from carbon, stainless and alloy steel mills, steel processors to engineering and equipment manufacturers, spare parts, components and services companies for steel plants, so our members complete almost the entire value chain of the steel sector.

This situation allow us to identify 5 strategic lines and joint actions between our members and external partners based on not only in the client/final applications area but also in the client/market area: